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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 254.48 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 254.48 and 145.46 is: 218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 254.48 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/254.48 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 254.48 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 37,015.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,015.93/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.24

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